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The Federal Communications Commission announced a third and likely final application window for the Emergency Connectivity Funds, which allows for the purchase of Wi-Fi hotspots for school buses. The application window opens on April 28 and close on May 13. Learn more at
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Catch up on Industry News Cummins, Inc. announced the first fuel-agnostic engine platforms for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Read more about this and the acquisition of Meritor at
stnonline.com/go/b8. Meanwhile, the largest school bus contractor in North America is getting bigger, as First Student announced the acquisition of Apple Bus Company’s fleet and locations across eight states. Find details at
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A driving simulator eases recruitment and aids in training practices for Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District in northwestern Lower Michigan. Transportation Coordinator Phillip Haldaman said the simulator is helping to sharpen driving skills as well as serving as a recruiting tool.
Meanwhile, Derrick Agate, the former transportation supervisor at Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota, tells his personal story and discusses the importance of cultivating relationships. Visit
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In March, School Transportation News celebrated national Women’s History Month. Find articles on outstanding women professionals at
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Phillip Haldaman writes that state-of-the-art commercial vehicle simulators provide potential school bus driver applicants the opportunity to see if the job is for them, without the intimidation of signing up for a driving class.
Dawnett Wright, transportation director at University Place School District in Washington, is going on 30 years in the industry. She is an early adopter of propane school buses and pushes her district to new strengths.
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14 School Transportation News • APRIL 2022
Kansas Leader Remembered Larry Bluthardt, who served as the director of student transportation for Kansas for 20 years, died March 1, at age 75. He retired from the Kansas State Department of Education in July 2012 due to health problems. Read more about him at
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